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Those pretty lil' Wheel Guns...

thesupermonkeythesupermonkey Member Posts: 3,905 ✭✭
edited June 2002 in General Discussion
I've been thinking about adding a Da/Sa revolver to the collection, perhaps even something I could carry when my CHL paper work comes through. To be honest I don't know much about revolvers. A friend of mine loaned me his 44 Magnum once, but it was so expensive to shoot, I didn't get well aquatinted with it. What is a good defensive caliber that isn't on the high side? I've heard the 357 Magnum is good caliber (never shot it), and I've been told I can practice with 38's is this true? Which revolvers have the best triggers (Short stroke, clean break, light pull)? If I buy a used revolver, what parts or components should I examine? How well do the cheaper revolvers measure up (Rossi, Charter Arms, and Taurus)?
Munkey

Ps. I still have my eye on the Stainless Ruger Vaquero in 45 w/ Bird's head grip.

Don't worry about the bullet with your name on it, worry about the fragmentation grenade addressed 'To Occupant'.
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  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    I did some research before I purchased my wheel gun. I settled on a Colt Trooper Mark 3, 4 inch barrel, .357 mag.. I only paid $345.00. I never regreted the choice.
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  • 22WRF22WRF Member Posts: 3,385
    edited November -1
    I have to agree with the above.
    If your going to own a better than decent wheelgun
    stick with the colts ans S&W.
    I have both a Smith model 10 5" and Colt Officer's target 6".
    The Colt is the sweetest shooter I have ever had in my hand and it's only about 80 years old. Says something for durability.
    If I I wanted to carry it would be the Smith 10 M&P with a 4".
    My RCBS jr keeps them in fodder.




    I Refuse to be a VictimGrumpy old man
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  • thesupermonkeythesupermonkey Member Posts: 3,905 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Let me clarify, I'm not considering carrying a SAO, I meant my personal preference was a DA & SA revolver (No Concealed Hammer). My DA shots tend to be pretty poor.

    Don't worry about the bullet with your name on it, worry about the fragmentation grenade addressed 'To Occupant'.
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  • 22WRF22WRF Member Posts: 3,385
    edited November -1
    Check the bottem of this page for a deal on a Smith Victory Mdl

    http://www.southernohiogun.com/surplus_hand.html

    I Refuse to be a VictimGrumpy old man
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  • thesupermonkeythesupermonkey Member Posts: 3,905 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Its cheap but boy is it ugly!

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    Don't worry about the bullet with your name on it, worry about the fragmentation grenade addressed 'To Occupant'.

    Edited by - thesupermonkey on 06/13/2002 15:12:48
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  • 4GodandCountry4GodandCountry Member Posts: 3,968
    edited November -1
    Saxon, a colt diamondback for $180.00 sounds like a steel, Ive seen the diamonback in 22 at shows for $700.00. I personally would never pay that but to each his own. Still 180 sounds like a steel unless it was trashed. I bought a Colt King Cobra 6" 357 at a show a few years back off some young guy for $300.00 and yes I could and still do sleep well at night.

    When Clinton left office they gave him a 21 gun salute. Its a damn shame they all missed....
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  • thesupermonkeythesupermonkey Member Posts: 3,905 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Can you shoot 357 in a 38, or does it only work the other way around?

    Don't worry about the bullet with your name on it, worry about the fragmentation grenade addressed 'To Occupant'.
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  • 22WRF22WRF Member Posts: 3,385
    edited November -1
    38 in 357 not vice versa.
    357 case is longer than 38 sp

    I Refuse to be a VictimGrumpy old man
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  • trooperchintrooperchin Member Posts: 2,632 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I like the gp100. Nice gun .357. Nice balance.

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    IF you wanna have fun jine the cavalry
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  • thesupermonkeythesupermonkey Member Posts: 3,905 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    What about the trigger? That's one of the most important aspects for me.

    Don't worry about the bullet with your name on it, worry about the fragmentation grenade addressed 'To Occupant'.
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mr. Monkey, I just love the wheelguns. My favorites are the Smiths, and I don't feel underwhelmed carrying a .38 with quality ammo (I put RBCD in all my carry weapons). The one drawback to a revolver is that is more bulky than a semiauto for CCW, which is why I stick to a small frame .38 snubby in that role. I either have now or have had in the past, virtually every standard caliber between .22 & .45 ACP (M1917) in a S&W, and have been super happy with every one of them. I've had good luck w/ the triggers and have had several tuned further. Nice crisp breaks and no creep.
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  • n4thethrilln4thethrill Member Posts: 366 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i have a S&W 686 SS 357 4" I LOVE IT

    you can be king or street sweeper but everyone is going to dance with the reaper
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  • Gordian BladeGordian Blade Member Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I won't trouble everyone with the numbers, but based on actual experiences, you're more likely to stop an attacker with one shot to center-of-mass with the best .357 magnum rounds as opposed to the best .38 special rounds. If I had to bet my life on it, I'd go with .357 magnum. You can always put .38 special through it when you're using it for fun. When I get my first revolver, maybe fall or next year, that's what I'm getting.

    The details:
    http://www.powernet.net/~eich1/sp.html
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